New Delhi: Controversy is increasing in Delhi regarding the performance of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Delhi Police has given information regarding CJP founders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, who were detained at Delhi Airport on Saturday. According to the police, the three leaders have been kept in preventive custody and will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt police station. Meanwhile, CJP has announced to march to Jantar Mantar again on Sunday and also to protest in Mumbai.
What did Delhi Police say on the detention of CJP leaders?
According to Delhi Police, the three leaders have been taken into preventive custody in view of a possible law and order situation. The purpose of preventive custody is to prevent any possible crime or disturbance. It does not in itself constitute a conviction or sentence for any crime. According to the news, FIR has not been registered against the three leaders. He is said to be produced before the Executive Magistrate.
How many people did Ajinkya Shinde claim to have detained?
CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde is now commanding the movement. He claimed that more than 15,000 people, including students, civil society members and political figures, were detained or faced police action during the protests. Shinde also raised questions on the detention of the three leaders. He says that clear information about him was not given till 12 hours after his detention.
Shinde has announced that there will be a march towards Jantar Mantar on Sunday. He said that the agitation will continue until the demand for resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is met.
What did media organisations say about the detention of journalists?
The Press Club of India, Indian Women’s Press Corps and other journalist organisations have expressed concern over reports of journalists being detained while reporting on the protests. The joint statement alleged that some journalists were detained despite showing press identity cards and some had their phones and equipment confiscated.
The organisations have sought to allow journalists to report independently and ensure they are treated fairly.
When will CJP’s protest take place in Mumbai?
CJP has also announced peaceful demonstrations in Mumbai on Sunday. According to Ajinkya Shinde, the demonstration will be organised at T-junction of Shivaji Park at 4 pm. The organisation says that after this, agitation will be carried out in other cities also.
In view of the proposed demonstrations in Delhi and Mumbai, the security arrangements of the police and the next action of the administration will now be monitored.
